That said, this is not a matchup that’s done before the fat lady even starts warming up. The Thunder, in all their greatness, have been a bit shaky coming into the home stretch, while the Suns have been heating up and heating up, even without Grant Hill in their lineup. And remember, this Thunder team allowed Marcin Gortat to get a career high 28p points in the game in Oklahoma City. The Suns lost a big lead in the 4th quarter in that game, but this was before the bench explosion.

The Suns will survive if they lose one, their playoff hopes will get a dent, but won’t end yet. However, as of now, winning all five games guarantees the Suns a playoff spot.

It’s going to be a tough road to get there, though.

Adam’s Suggestion:
Josh Childress did a good job on the red hot Rudy Gay in Memphis. might be worth taking a look when it comes to guarding Kevin Durant.

Steve Nash: A
Great first half, no assists in the second half, but don’t let me pretend he wasn’t great. He was.

Jared Dudley: B+
A lot of defensive lapses on Jared’s part stop him from getting an A-. Sorry, Jared.

Grant Hill: B
Had he not picked up quick fouls one after another, this game might’ve never gotten close enough for a comeback. But oh well, c’est la vie.

Channing Frye: B
He made his shots. He fouled. He let Ibaka do a bit too much. Oh well.

The Bench: F
The bench let this happen. No defence, no well executed sets. Classic Suns D.

Alvin Gentry: F
Alvin went small in the 4th quarter, allowing the Thunder to make a comeback. This one might just be on that little decision.